View this email as a Web Page. View our Security Policies. Dear `firstName`: The economic headlines over the past month indicated that the economy is accelerating: decline of weekly jobless claims, some housing indicators turned sharply higher and confidence measures generally continued to improve. All of these data points, following the strong January employment report, have reinforced perceptions of economic strength and contributed to strong year-to-date equity market performance. Read the full March update offering the latest commentary from Keith Hembre, Chief Economist of U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank offers our customers and associates economic update reports as a helpful resource. We hope you find the information useful in your day-to-day business operations. Regards, `conf_bankername` `conf_bankeremaillong` U.S. Bank `conf_segnamelong` Email intended for: `eMail` Protecting your privacy is our priority. We'll never request personal information like your Personal ID, Password, Social Security Number, PIN or Account Number via email. For your safety, never share this information with anyone, at any time. If you get an email requesting personal information, or would like to report a suspicious email, forward it to fraud_help@usbank.com or call U.S. Bank Customer Service immediately at 800-US BANKS (800-872-2657). Get more details about recognizing online fraud issues. Note: If you'd rather not follow links from this email, you can access information on all U.S. Bank products and services at usbank.com. Source: Keith Hembre, Chief Economist for U.S. Bank This information represents the opinions of its author and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. It is not intended to provide specific advice or to be construed as an offering of securities or recommendation to invest. The factual information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Please consult an investment professional for advice concerning your particular circumstance. U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., formerly known as FAF Advisors, Inc., is a registered investment advisor and subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association. Investment products, including shares of mutual funds, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by U.S. Bank or any of its affiliates, nor are they insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or any other government agency. An investment in such products involves investment risk, including possible loss of principal. U.S. Bank is not responsible for and does not guarantee the products, services or performance of its affiliates or third parties. Investment Products are NOT A DEPOSIT NOT FDIC INSURED NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY MAY LOSE VALUE NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK To ensure that you continue to receive email from us, please add us to your Address Book (1800USBanks@usbank-email.com). Thank you. You are receiving this email as a courtesy from U.S. Bank. Please know that you can modify your preferences or be removed from our mailing list at any time. View the U.S. Bank Privacy Pledge. U.S. Bank, EP-MN-L20D, 200 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 © 2012 U.S. Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. All rights reserved.